Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 27, 2026

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Lateral Entry) in Electronics & Communication Engineering at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata is a 3-year full-time undergraduate program affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal. This lateral entry program allows diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines to directly join the 3rd semester (2nd year) of the B.Tech program, bypassing the first year. The total course fee is Rs. 3,77,700 for the 3-year duration. Admission is through JELET (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBJEEB. The program is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is popular among diploma holders who wish to upgrade to a full B.Tech degree in the electronics and communication domain.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. JELET 2026 online application is tentatively scheduled to start from March 19, 2026, and the exam is tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2026 (Saturday). Counselling for B.Tech lateral entry seats is expected to follow after the result declaration. Candidates are advised to monitor the official WBJEEB website (wbjeeb.in) for exact dates.

Key Points

This is a lateral entry program - diploma holders directly join the 3rd semester (2nd year) of B.Tech ECE, saving one year compared to the regular 4-year B.Tech route.
The program is affiliated with MAKAUT, West Bengal, and approved by AICTE.
GNIT's ECE department has 27 full-time faculty members, with 30% holding Ph.D. degrees.
The institute is NAAC A+ accredited and has academic autonomy under MAKAUT.
Lateral entry students are eligible for all placement activities and campus recruitment drives at GNIT.
Students from North East states are eligible for a special scholarship of Rs. 40,000 for B.Tech Lateral Entry.

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GNIT B.Tech ECE Lateral Fees

The total course fee for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) in ECE at GNIT is Rs. 3,77,700 for the 3-year program (6 semesters, from 3rd to 8th semester), as per the official fee structure. The 3rd semester fee is the highest at Rs. 87,575, while subsequent semesters range between Rs. 57,825 and Rs. 58,325. Hostel fees are available separately for students who opt for on-campus accommodation.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
3rd Semester Fee	Rs. 87,575
4th Semester Fee	Rs. 57,825
5th Semester Fee	Rs. 57,825
6th Semester Fee	Rs. 57,825
7th Semester Fee	Rs. 58,325
8th Semester Fee	Rs. 58,325
Hostel Fee (Optional - per month)	Rs. 6,000/month
Total Course Fee (without hostel)	Rs. 3,77,700

Hostel fee is Rs. 6,000 per month, payable half-yearly, with a one-time hostel admission fee of Rs. 5,000 (optional).
Fee structure may be revised as per West Bengal Government notifications.
Fees are paid semester-wise.
TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) scheme may be applicable for eligible students as per government norms.
North East state students (Lateral Entry) are eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 40,000 over the course duration.

GNIT B.Tech ECE Lateral Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) ECE at GNIT are conducted through JELET (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry Test), organized by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The exam is OMR-based and conducted once a year. For the 2026-27 session, JELET 2026 online application is tentatively starting from March 19, 2026, and the exam is scheduled for June 13, 2026. Counselling for B.Tech lateral entry seats is conducted after the result declaration.

GNIT Admission Dates

Event	Date
JELET 2026 Online Application Start	March 19, 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Exam Date	June 13, 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Result	To be announced
JELET 2026 Counselling	To be announced (post result)
Direct Admission (Management Quota)	Contact GNIT Admission Cell

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
JELET 2026	Application Start	March 19, 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026	Exam Date	June 13, 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026	Result	To be announced

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in a relevant discipline (Electronics, ECE, EE, or related) from a recognized polytechnic/institute.
Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the diploma (40% for reserved category candidates).
Must have a valid JELET rank for counselling-based admission; direct admission may be available for management quota seats.

Admission Process

Register and appear for JELET 2026 (OMR-based exam conducted by WBJEEB).
Participate in JELET centralized counselling; register online, pay counselling fee, and fill choices.
Seat allotment is done based on JELET rank, category, and choices filled.
After allotment, report to GNIT with original documents and pay the admission fee.
For direct/management quota admission, contact GNIT's admission cell directly.
Documents required: Diploma Marksheets & Certificate, JELET Rank Card, Allotment Letter, Aadhaar Card, 6 stamp-size photographs.

GNIT B.Tech ECE Lateral Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in B.Tech (Lateral Entry) ECE at GNIT are eligible for various government and institute-level scholarships. A special scholarship of Rs. 40,000 is available for students from North East states. The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM), TFW scheme, OASIS, Aikyashree, and the West Bengal Freeship Scheme are also applicable. The institute also offers sibling and employee scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Scholarship for North East States	Students from North East states in B.Tech Lateral Entry	Rs. 40,000 over course duration
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW)	Annual family income up to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Full tuition fee waiver
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM)	60% marks in last qualifying exam (WB Board); WB domicile	As per Govt. norms
Sikh Scholarship	Sikh community students with poor economic background	50% waiver on tuition fee (from 2nd semester)
Sibling Scholarship	Immediate sibling of existing/former GNIT student	20% on tuition fee
OASIS Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC students, WB domicile	As per Govt. norms
Aikyashree Scholarship	Minority community students, WB domicile, min. 50% in last exam	As per Govt. norms
West Bengal Freeship Scheme (WBFS)	As notified by WB Higher Education Dept.	50% on tuition fee
Freeship (Institute)	Poor financial background; from 2nd semester	Partial/Full tuition waiver

A student can avail only one scholarship at a time; scholarships cannot be combined.
Scholarship may be withdrawn for academic failure, shortage of attendance, or disciplinary issues.
North East scholarship: Candidate must have valid Aadhaar Card and must not have any year lag to continue availing the scholarship.

GNIT B.Tech ECE Lateral Placement 2026

GNIT's Training and Placement Cell is active year-round and facilitates campus recruitment for B.Tech students including lateral entry students. The placement record for the institute shows consistent performance with 86.8% placement in 2024, and top recruiters including TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, Hexaware, ITC Infotech, and Zscaler. ECE lateral entry graduates typically find roles in core electronics, embedded systems, telecom, and IT sectors. The highest CTC recorded was 26.5 LPA in 2024, with an average CTC of 5.8 LPA.

Note: The placement data below is institute-wide (not exclusive to ECE lateral entry).

Placement Statistics

Year	Placement %	Highest CTC	Average CTC
2024	86.8%	26.5 LPA	5.8 LPA
2023	90.5%	12 LPA	5.5 LPA
2022	89.8%	11 LPA	4.5 LPA

GNIT B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Computer Engineering Ranking

The Week Ranking

#157 out of 286 in India 2025

#5th in Kolkata

#6 in West Bengal

Outlook Ranking

#88 out of 200 in Top Private Colleges in India 2025

TOI Ranking

#107 out of 175 in India 2025

#4th in Kolkata

#5 in West Bengal

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GNIT B.Tech ECE Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech (Regular) and B.Tech (Lateral Entry) ECE at GNIT?

Ans. The regular B.Tech ECE is a 4-year program starting from the 1st semester, while the Lateral Entry program is a 3-year program where diploma holders directly join the 3rd semester (2nd year). Lateral entry saves one year and is designed for students who have already completed a relevant diploma in engineering.

Ques. Which exam do I need to appear for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission to ECE at GNIT?

Ans. You need to appear for JELET (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 is tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2026. Online application is expected to start from March 19, 2026. Visit wbjeeb.in for official updates.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech ECE Lateral Entry at GNIT?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year program is Rs. 3,77,700. Fees are paid semester-wise across 6 semesters (3rd to 8th semester).

Ques. Are lateral entry students eligible for campus placements at GNIT?

Ans. Yes, B.Tech lateral entry students are fully eligible for all campus placement activities, training programs, and recruitment drives organized by GNIT's Training and Placement Cell. They participate alongside regular B.Tech students from the 3rd semester onwards.

Ques. Is hostel facility available for B.Tech Lateral Entry students at GNIT?

Ans. Yes, GNIT has on-campus hostel facilities with 82 seats for boys and 282 seats for girls. The hostel fee is Rs. 6,000 per month (payable half-yearly), with a one-time hostel admission fee of Rs. 5,000. Hostel accommodation is optional.

Ques. Can I get the North East scholarship for B.Tech ECE Lateral Entry at GNIT?

Ans. Yes, students from North East states admitted to B.Tech Lateral Entry at GNIT are eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 40,000 over the course duration (Rs. 7,000 each for 3rd and 4th semesters, and Rs. 6,500 each for 5th to 8th semesters). The candidate must have a valid Aadhaar Card and must not have any year lag to continue availing the scholarship.